overanalyze wrote:
5 hours ago, overanalyze said:Got mine too!! A day earlier than tracking said too. [External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied]
Nice Andrew!
Lots of Forum people got in on this deal. It was a no brainier at the price point though.
DR99 wrote:
2 hours ago, DR99 said:Lots of Forum people got in on this deal. It was a no brainier at the price point though.
Absolutely. No the funny part will be the nay Sayers going….hmmmmmm….maybe I do need a DC unit….? 🙂
That will be harder to justify even with the 50 dollar rebate the DC units are not cheap!!! I got the CT sys at a decent price.
I’m going to cancel my order. Description said “Limited edition blue Systainer.”
Yea, I don’t know how they got the color so wrong unless their is like .1% blue tint in the plastic.
It’s outrageous. I’m furious.
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I got my sander yesterday as well. It feels like a very solid unit. I love the cord and the front bump guard. I’m not a big fan of this unit coming without the optional dust collector filter unit or that you have to buy a special sand paper where the holes line up with just the festool sanders.
I’m going to give the unit a try (hopefully this weekend) and see if my feelings on this unit swings one way or another.
I think it was genius of Festool to put this unit at an affordable price point. They are opening up their experience to a whole new crowd.
Is it time to drink the Kool-Aid?
At least the dust bag isn’t too expensive only 30 dollars. The proprietary sandpaper is a bummer though, but that’s Festools thing from their bits to sand paper and even blades you have to buy through them.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, even blades? So of I get the TS55REQ I’m drooling over, I can’t by my blades locally?
So do other brands do the removable cord? I know Milwaukee did with their drills and sawzalls before, don’t think anymore tho
Somebody ease answer, clearly @KnarlyCarl really wants to know!
Lol!!!!!! Was wondering why my comment wasn’t posting, I kept hitting “Submit” and I thought it didn’t work because nothing was happening! That’s too funny!
wildroamer wrote:
1 minute ago, wildroamer said:Somebody ease answer, clearly @KnarlyCarl really wants to know!
KnarlyCarl wrote:
23 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said:Lol!!!!!! Was wondering why my comment wasn’t posting, I kept hitting “Submit” and I thought it didn’t work because nothing was happening! That’s too funny!
There is a whole wiring platform that you can add to your existing tools to make a similar set up. Most of the Festool tools from more recent history come with the detachable power cord and they even came out with a cord/hose combo in a zip up sleeve. I’m not sure about other brands including Mafell as far as the detachable though.
tugnut1 wrote:
3 hours ago, tugnut1 said:I got my sander yesterday as well. It feels like a very solid unit. I love the cord and the front bump guard. I’m not a big fan of this unit coming without the optional dust collector filter unit or that you have to buy a special sand paper where the holes line up with just the festool sanders.
I’m going to give the unit a try (hopefully this weekend) and see if my feelings on this unit swings one way or another.
I think it was genius of Festool to put this unit at an affordable price point. They are opening up their experience to a whole new crowd.
Is it time to drink the Kool-Aid?
Be middful that the DC system that Festool has is like all of their other tools and is part of an entire system. Having said that though, I also use Mirka paper with my Festool sanders and even my Bosch. Festool does have an entire eco system of papers for a variety of substrates and the paper is honestly the best out there. The abrasives last a long long time but the hole pattern is designed to work with DC and maximize removal. I’d use that 50 coupon on a DC unit! Also the dial on the DC unit is there for a reason. If you max the power on your DC you won’t be able to move that sander. Super powerful machine!
ChrisK wrote:
8 minutes ago, ChrisK said:Be middful that the DC system that Festool has is like all of their other tools and is part of an entire system. Having said that though, I also use Mirka paper with my Festool sanders and even my Bosch. Festool does have an entire eco system of papers for a variety of substrates and the paper is honestly the best out there. The abrasives last a long long time but the hole pattern is designed to work with DC and maximize removal. I’d use that 50 coupon on a DC unit! Also the dial on the DC unit is there for a reason. If you max the power on your DC you won’t be able to move that sander. Super powerful machine!
Thanks for the DC feedback Chris. Does Mirka make paper for the festools and if so, how would I distinguish them from the other hole patters…ie. Does it say in the description that they are used for festool?
tugnut1 wrote:
2 hours ago, tugnut1 said:Thanks for the DC feedback Chris. Does Mirka make paper for the festools and if so, how would I distinguish them from the other hole patters…ie. Does it say in the description that they are used for festool?
Here’s a link for the paper that I use with my Festool and Bosch. It’s a mesh type paper that allows the air flow to not be impeeded….
I also bought this from Woodcraft but they have it on Amazon…..
Its an assortment of this paper and they last a long time. You can also check the hole pattern on your sander (mine just came in today- very much like the ES125 I sold a while back – with obvious improvements now) to see if they line up with the paper available from other manufacturers. Mirka is considered a very good lineup of papers. I have to admit, try the Festool papers in smaller packs too. Here’s a guide from Bob Marino….
http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/bob-marinos-festool-abrasives-guide/c/1322/
It really helps make the decision making easier. Rubin and Granat are my favorites. Hope this helps dude!
I was surprised Festool did include a decent amount of sandpaper in the kit 11 disks isn’t that bad
DR99 wrote:
15 minutes ago, DR99 said:I was surprised Festool did include a decent amount of sandpaper in the kit 11 disks isn’t that bad
Yeah, this is a really calculated move on Festool part. Normally when you buy a sander you get a couple of sheets. This is pretty cool!
Nice lol!!!
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Price out good quality Mika paper compared to Festool and it isn’t a huge difference. I buy boxes of 50 and they last a LONG time. Granat id my go to abrasive.
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overanalyze wrote:
Price out good quality Mika paper compared to Festool and it isn’t a huge difference. I buy boxes of 50 and they last a LONG time. Granat id my go to abrasive.
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I use mirka abranet now, doesn’t matter your hole pattern it’s a mesh abrasive great durability! About 1.50 to 2.00 a net though 10 pack for 20 but it lasts!
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So it sounds like the Mirka is similarly priced to the Festool. Which do you guys think is better?
Also….Granat?? Rubin?? Abranet??
wildroamer wrote:
29 minutes ago, wildroamer said:So it sounds like the Mirka is similarly priced to the Festool. Which do you guys think is better?
Also….Granat?? Rubin?? Abranet??
Look at the link I put down from Bobs site. It really depends on the material you are using though! I would say I’ve been using the abranet for a little over a year and a half but I’m still well ensconced in my Festool paper Andrew for good reason but Mirkas mesh does work pretty well with my Festool and Bosch sanders. The real key in the Festool paper is the very fine materials used but also the specific uses they’re offer.
Also Tom quote @overanalyzelike Andrew, I prefer Granat over all of the others because it’s great with the unfinished wood I use. I guess what I’m saying is you really get what you pay for when it comes to sanding discs.
Excellent, thanks Chris! Can’t wait to get my mitts on that sander!
Guys if you do pick up abranet make sure you get the hook and loop pad to go under it, it will save the pad on your sander from extended wear if you need a link let me know
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Just got an email mail from the Tool-Nut saying it looks like they will be shipping them out around March 9th 2017. That is all:mellow:
regopit wrote:
Just got an email mail from the Tool-Nut saying it looks like they will be shipping them out around March 9th 2017. That is all:mellow:
Wow! I haven’t seen that I saw one for a date in January but wow march??
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Wow!
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JimboS1ice wrote:
21 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:
Wow! I haven’t seen that I saw one for a date in January but wow march??
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Fellow Tool Nut, We have received additional information from Festool regarding delivery of your $99 PRO 5 Sander. Due to overwhelming demand, Festool did not have enough sanders on November 1st resulting in a backorder that affected your order. Festool is in the process of manufacturing additional PRO 5 Sanders. So, you will definitely receive your $99 PRO 5 Sander with $50 voucher, as promised. Based on the schedule provided by Festool, we anticipate that your sander will ship on or around Thursday, March 9th. Note that this is an estimated ship date and is subject to change. Please accept our apologies on behalf of Festool for the delay in delivery. We’re confident that the great value and savings will be worth the wait. We’ve had some questions about how you use the $50 voucher. There’s no need to wait until you receive your PRO 5 Sander! Simply order any Festool power tool now so you can put it to use immediately. When you receive your PRO 5 Sander, visit http://www.festoolpro5.com to redeem your $50 voucher using the voucher number and the serial number from your sander. Your $50 voucher can optionally be used in combination with Festool’s package savings, which offers a 10% discount on a Dust Extractor or MFT Table when purchased with any Festool power tool. To take advantage of package savings, simply add any Festool power tool and CT Dust Extractor or MFT table to your shopping cart and the 10% discount will be applied to your order total. Cancellations to your order will require an email to [email removed]. Please write “PRO5 Cancellation” and your Order # in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include your requested action, your name, and method of payment. Our phone lines are very busy and call requests may experience long hold times; therefore email correspondence is the best way to ensure fast, accurate service.
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Thanks Rego, I kept waiting to see an email, but haven’t, so I’m still not sure where my order sits LOL!!
Wonder which will show up first, FlexVolt or Festool…
wildroamer wrote:
22 minutes ago, wildroamer said:Wonder which will show up first, FlexVolt or Festool…
Hmmmmm, you gotta better shot of Makita releasing a new impact and getting it before either one of those
Ok toolnut says March 23rd for mine lol
JimboS1ice wrote:
Hmmmmm, you gotta better shot of Makita releasing a new impact and getting it before either one of those
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I have a list going trying to keep track of who owes me what……up to 5 companies now. [emoji106]
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Takes time to build and ship by container ship sadly 🙁
DR99 wrote:
24 minutes ago, DR99 said:Takes time to build and ship by container ship sadly 🙁
I’m good with that, haven’t had a single festool for 29 years, I can wait another couple months ?
@knarlycarl I agree. But I’d like to tell them to stick it you know where, but I aint that stupid. To good of a deal
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